12-Day Iceland Itinerary in August: Golden Circle & Jökulsárlón

The journey, day by day

Open any day for the full plan — stops, drives, and where to stay.

1. DAY 1

   Reykjavik

   Arrival and car pickup.

   1 stopReykjavik
2. DAY 2

   Reykjavik

   Full day in Reykjavik, visiting cultural and geothermal sites.

   7 stopsReykjavik
3. DAY 3

   Golden Circle

   Classic Golden Circle route.

   5 stops2.5 hrsGolden Circle
4. DAY 4

   Golden Circle

   Visit to the steaming valley and power plant.

   3 stops0.5 hrsSelfoss
5. DAY 5

   South Coast

   Coastal drive with waterfall and lava activity.

   6 stops2 hrsVik
6. DAY 6

   South Coast

   Highland tour to Laki craters.

   2 stopsSouth Coast
7. DAY 7

   South East

   Glacier and lagoon day.

   6 stops4 hrsHofn
8. DAY 8

   East Fjords

   Scenic route through the East Fjords.

   6 stops2.5 hrsEast Fjords
9. DAY 9

   North Iceland

   Volcanic region exploration.

   6 stops3 hrsNorth Iceland
10. DAY 10

    North Iceland

    Focus on Myvatn area and transit to Akureyri.

    6 stops2.5 hrsAkureyri
11. DAY 11

    West Iceland

    Drive towards West Iceland.

    6 stops3.5 hrsHvammstangi
12. DAY 12

    West Iceland

    Cave tour and final thermal experience before airport return.

    5 stops3.5 hrsBorgarnes